Reinventing the wheel good for the environment

At brunch the other day with a couple of friends who are in PR, I was told about this amazing project that could save the planet from frying, help fatties get fit and make the world a happier place. They said the technology to construct the device was available now and financing wasn't a problem. The only sticking point was how to market it.

They have codenamed the project iRecycle and blueprints of the slick, high-tech machine picture an inverted, triangle-shaped frame with two spherical attachments. The prototype is made of graphite materials so that it is light and strong, but apparently it could just as easily be constructed out of steel or even wood - so that it is 100 percent green and recyclable (hence the name).

The real beauty of iRecyle is that it runs on fresh air, as its energy source is people power. The solo model has a top speed of about 60 km/h, while the two-people and family carrier is slightly slower. Hybrid versions, dual-powered by electric or renewable resources, increase the velocity and range of the machine.